Six finalists will perform a 15-minute programme at the awards.
Emerging Midlands musicians are in with the chance to be awarded €5,000.
Birr Festival of Music is announcing applications are now open for The 2025 Trench Award.
These Awards assist emerging artists from the Midlands region to develop their professional career through further study at home or abroad.
Six finalists will perform a 15-minute programme at The Trench Award Gala Concert in Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, The Trench Award and bursaries will be awarded by an international selection panel.
Deadline for applications is Thursday 20th of February at 3pm.